2010 Chevrolet Camaro Problems, Recalls & Reliability
394 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 100/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 70,000 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 1990, 1993, 2001–2002, 2019–2020.
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Where 2010 sits among all Camaro years
What owners report
“I have 2010 rs v.6 camaro , with problem p0008 bank 1 engine, needs timing chain, miles 58778 on 8-2-16 . I seen many complaints of same issue. Engine light was on, pulled code. P0008”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 Camaro
“Passenger airbag warning light illuminates any time someone sits in passenger seat of car.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 Camaro
“Hid headlights do not light up the road properly at night causing dangerous driving.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 Camaro
“P0008 & p0017 engine code on 3.6 v 6 diagnosed by dealer to be stretched timing chains. 52,724 miles cost to fix $3000. Other gm vehicles with the same engine extended warranty of 10 years 120,000 miles. Camaro needs to be included in recall.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2010 Camaro
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 320 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 47,200 miles. Half of those reports fall between 21,000 and 72,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain replacement flip-key ignition transmitter assemblies sold as replacement equipment for 2010-2015 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles. GM dealers may have inadvertently sold these assemblies as replacement keys despite them…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the key with the flat blade design, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed…
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling all 2010-2014 Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 3, 2008 to May 23, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of…
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will remove the key blade from the original flip key/RKE transmitter assemblies, and provide two new keys and two key rings per key. The recall began August 25,…
GM IS RECALLING 1,243 MY 2010 CHEVROLET CAMARO EQUIPPED WITH A V8 ENGINE. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY CONTACT THE STARTER MOTOR HOUSING AND CAUSE WEAR ON THE CABLE INSULATION. IF THE INSULATION WEARS THROUGH TO THE CABLE, IT COULD CREATE A SHORT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Technical service bulletins
1,633 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2010 Camaro TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro reliable?
The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro drew 394 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 100/100, scored against the model's worst year (2010).
What are the most common 2010 Chevrolet Camaro problems?
The top reported problems for the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro are engine (84 complaints), airbags (84), and electrical (57).
At what mileage do 2010 Chevrolet Camaro problems show up?
Owners most often report 2010 Chevrolet Camaro problems around 47,200 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 21,000 and 72,000 miles.
Does the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.